We wouldnāt call ourselves purists (like John Bil), but we tend to agree that steamed clams served with anything other than their own broth and butter is an abomination. We also think PEI might just have the prettiest white sandādug clams we have ever seen.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Fill a 1-gallon (4-liter) stockpot with 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water and set over high heat to boil.
Step 2
While the water is reaching a boil, wash the clams with a brush vigorously under cold water, inspecting them for sand.
Step 3
When the water is boiling, pour in the clams and cook for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, put the butter in a little pan and melt it over low heat.
Step 4
Check on the clams. Youāll know theyāre ready when all the shells have opened. Pour them into a colander set over a bowl to catch any clam liquor. Discard any clams that didnāt open.
Step 5
Serve the clams, the butter, and the clam liquor in three separate bowls. As you eat, peel away the tough skin from the clamsā appendages, rinse them in the hot liquor, and dunk in the butter.
